extrasensory

This term describes a specific type of perception that bypasses the five traditional biological senses. It is most frequently encountered in psychological, paranormal, or pseudoscientific discussions, often appearing in the compound phrase extrasensory perception (ESP). The word carries a clinical yet mysterious tone, suggesting a capability that exists outside the boundaries of conventional empirical science.

Because it functions as a descriptive adjective for a specialized state of awareness, it is rarely used in casual conversation unless referring to psychic phenomena. It implies a direct transmission of information from a source that is not visible, audible, tactile, olfactory, or gustatory.